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ali-1411ali-1411 member
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Teacher says she's not sure that its ADHD since he is able to control the behavior when she talks to him about it.  They have a stoplight behavior thing.  Once she puts him on Yellow, he stops.  Almost like he knows just how far he can push it...(my words, not hers)

She says she will begin tracking his behavior and we'll see what that shows.  I need to talk to DH about this, too.  I'm thinking we should do the evaluation.  If anything, we can rule ADHD out.

Thanks again for all the thoughts earlier.  Getting sappy for just a moment...that's why I love this board.  I can come here with my crazy ideas, and you ladies always knock me back into my senses :)

 

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  • joycojoyco

    I didn't read the responses below, but my nephew was "diagnosed" w/ ADHD since he would not pay attention in school, would NOT do his homework, etc etc.  He got put on drugs and is actually an A student now.  Freakish turnaround for this kid. 

    Anyway, I hope you guys get Jakob figured out!

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  • ali-1411ali-1411 member
    Jakob is a walking contradiction, he actually likes doing his homework.  He thinks math is fun, and always wants to play adding games.  He could spend hours playing with a calculator.  Weirdo :)
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  • btrrcupbridebtrrcupbride

    Good news all around.  If you find out one way or the other at least you can put the worry behind you.
    I hope I didn't sound like I was judging you. I'm not.  I really feel for your situation since I have BTDT. 
    I hope Jakob get's his hiney in gear no matter the outcome of testing.  :)
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  • shanwalk2shanwalk2 member

    I hear so much of my sister in your comments... and she is the most amazing example of the struggles and success that are possible with being ADD.  Being diagnosed older, she's really able to articulate how much better her life is.  Regardless of what the evaulation says for Jakob, you can move forward from there.

    I think you're well on your way to a resolution.  The more information the better and having a teacher that is on your "team" is really valuable.  Good luck!!

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  • AbrooksAbrooks
    It might still be worth talking to the counselor - or if the school counselor can't help, then a real one.  Maybe there's some stuff going on that a 3rd party could get him to talk about easier.  Good luck!
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  • PrincessBrideSarahPrincessBrideSarah

    Even if the evaluation rules out ADHD, the evaluator may still give suggestions for behavior management.

    This really goes back to your other post--the school counselor might be able to help if the counselor has a counseling role rather than just a helping with scheduling/testing role. One of my friends works for a school system as a counselor and she meets with kids with all kinds of difficulties (some involve school, some involve outside issues or family problems). Kids do get referred to her when they have behavior problems at school but some just request to meet with her. Her job duties are completely different from what the school counselors at my school did. She has nothing to do with testing and scheduling.

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  • flymansWifeflymansWife

    imageali-1411:
    Jakob is a walking contradiction, he actually likes doing his homework.  He thinks math is fun, and always wants to play adding games.  He could spend hours playing with a calculator.  Weirdo :)

    i haven't read the previous thread so i might be repeating... but on the flip side, are you sure he's not BORED cause he's ahead of his peers? my bro has always *really* smart and was bored out of his mind all through school. he didn't act out when he was younger b/c personality wise he was too scared to get in trouble, but when he got older he became less concerned about getting in trouble. we always attributed his behavior to being way ahead of his peers and just being bored out of his mind...

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  • fjarilfjaril

    I didn't get a chance to reply below, but I think he sounds like he's bored.

    He might need advanced classes or some sort of 'gifted' program.

    I was like that in school. I just jabbered away and farted around. I never had to pay attention to do homework or tests.

     I didn't get in trouble, but I craved attention from authority figures (none at home). Once I got tested and put into gifted, I calmed my butt down. I  enjoyed the challenge and the attention I got. 

     

    I'm not at all saying you guys don't give him attention, just explaining MY situation :)

    Good luck.

     

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  • texansarahtexansarah member

    I wasn't able to read all the posts after mine yesterday until now. I definitely think the rock (or stress ball or whatever) can be used in a negative way. Different things work with different kids. I don't know your kiddo, Ali, and just wanted to throw out a couple of ideas that have worked with the kids I've worked with.

    I agree with the posters about doing the evaluation. If he does have ADD or ADHD, better to know now and work on remedies early. I've not an advocate of medicine, but I've also seen dramatic improvements on it- again, different kids need different things. The behavior plan sounds like a good start though. GL!

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